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Fayette County
Smock, PA
15480
15480 ZIP Code — Smock, PA
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
ZIP code 15480 is located in
Smock ,
Pennsylvania ,
within Fayette County .
It covers approximately 15.58 square miles and serves a population of
1,448 residents.
This is a standard ZIP code in the Eastern (ET) timezone,
served by area code 724 .
About ZIP code 15480
The housing stock consists of predominantly single-family detached homes. Most homes were built in the pre-1940, giving the area an established character. Median home value is $117,200. Owner-occupancy sits near the national average at 74%.
Median household income is $37,063. SNAP benefit usage at 21% of households reflects economic stress in the area. 60% of households receive Social Security income, suggesting a notable retiree or disability population.
The dominant occupation class is management, business, and professional, with education and healthcare as the leading industry. The average commute of 25 minutes is near the national average.
Educational attainment is near the national average, with 32% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.
Health indicators show elevated rates of smoking (21%) compared to national benchmarks.
Notable community characteristics include disability rates above the national average at 25%.
Overall, ZIP code 15480 reflects a community defined by a significant Social Security-dependent population and elevated reliance on food assistance.
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City
Status
Smock
Preferred
Nearby ZIP codes
Demographics
updated 05/2026
Population
Total population
1,448
Population density
93 / sq mi
State FIPS
42
County FIPS
051
Geography
Land area
15.58 sq mi
Water area
0.01 sq mi
Latitude
39.9819
Longitude
-79.7763
Timezone
Eastern (ET)
Area code
724
Economics
updated 05/2026
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.3%
50.2%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
21.1%
30.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
13.6%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.4%
7.1%
Demographics & statistics
$37,063
Median household income
$117,200
Median home value
31.9%
Bachelor's or higher
Age distribution
Age summary
Group Count % Under 18 253 17.5% 18 and over 1,195 82.5% 65 and over 463 32.0% Median age 51.0 years
Race & ethnicity
Black or African American
0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Group Count % White 1,366 90.9% Two or more races 76 5.1% Hispanic or Latino 55 3.7% Black or African American 4 0.3% American Indian / Alaska Native 2 0.1%
Household income
Income range
This ZIP
County avg
State avg
Under $50k
63.3%
50.2%
39.8%
$50k – $100k
21.1%
30.3%
30.8%
$100k – $200k
13.6%
17.0%
22.4%
Over $200k
1.9%
2.4%
7.1%
Range % of households Under $10k 4.6% $10k–$15k 2.7% $15k–$25k 25.6% $25k–$35k 14.7% $35k–$50k 11.8% $50k–$75k 17.0% $75k–$100k 8.8% $100k–$150k 8.2% $150k–$200k 3.6% $200k+ 3.0% Median income $37,063
Housing
Housing overview
Metric Value Median home value $117,200 Median rent / month $832 Owner occupied 74.4% Renter occupied 25.6% Vacant 17.4% Single-family detached 80.5% Large apartment buildings 0.0% Mobile homes 15.2% Median rooms 6.4 Avg household size (owned) 2.17
Year built
Era % 2020 or later 0.0% 2010–2019 2.4% 2000–2009 4.8% 1990–1999 4.5% 1980–1989 3.0% 1970–1979 7.8% 1960–1969 12.5% 1950–1959 5.7% 1940–1949 5.5% 1939 or earlier 53.9%
Bedrooms
Size % of units No bedroom (studio) 0.0% 1 bedroom 1.3% 2 bedrooms 23.9% 3 bedrooms 47.8% 4 bedrooms 22.5% 5+ bedrooms 4.5%
Vehicles per household
Vehicles % of households No vehicle 0.0% 1 vehicle 43.3% 2 vehicles 39.6% 3 or more 17.1%
Heating fuel
Fuel type % Utility gas 42.3% Electricity 7.2% Propane / LP gas 2.3% Fuel oil 40.1% Wood 7.3%
Households & families
Household type Count % Married-couple family 267 38.4% Cohabiting couple 33 4.7% Male householder, no spouse 205 29.5% Female householder, no spouse 190 27.3% Households with children under 18 174 25.0% Households with seniors (65+) 378 54.4% Average household size 2.05
Marital status
Status Male Female Never married 24.9% 20.5% Married 44.3% 45.8% Separated 1.3% 5.3% Widowed 6.1% 10.9% Divorced 23.4% 17.5%
Education
Some college, no degree
12.0%
Graduate / professional
7.1%
Metric % HS diploma or higher 90.4% Bachelor's or higher 31.9%
School enrollment (ages 3–17)
Type Count % Nursery / preschool 23 11.2% Kindergarten 11 5.3% Elementary school 121 58.7% High school 39 18.9% College / grad school 12 5.8%
Employment
Industry of employment
Education & healthcare
28.2%
Professional & management
16.1%
Arts, food & hospitality
15.1%
Agriculture & mining
6.4%
Public administration
3.8%
Transportation & utilities
1.2%
Finance & real estate
0.8%
Occupation
Category % Management, business & arts 37.2% Service 32.2% Sales & office 18.5% Natural resources & construction 5.4% Production & transportation 6.6%
Employment type
Type % Private sector 82.3% Government 11.9% Self-employed 5.8% Unpaid family workers 0.0%
Commute
Method % Drive alone 86.8% Carpool 1.9% Public transit 0.0% Walk 0.0% Work from home 11.4% Other means 0.0% Avg commute (minutes) 24.7
Poverty
Married-couple families
3.7%
Female-led households
14.1%
Income support
Source % of households Social Security 60.1% Retirement income 23.0% Supplemental Security 9.2% Cash public assistance 4.2% Food stamps / SNAP 21.4%
Health indicators
Condition % Obesity 33.6% High blood pressure 34.9% High cholesterol 35.0% Diabetes 11.7% Heart disease 8.1% Stroke 3.6% Asthma 9.9% Arthritis 31.1% Kidney disease 3.3% Pulmonary disease 9.1% Cancer 8.1%
Behavior / access % Smoking 21.1% Binge drinking 18.0% No physical activity 25.7% Less than 7 hrs sleep 36.6% Depression 21.6% Fair or poor health 15.8% Poor mental health 15.1% Poor physical health 11.8% No health insurance 10.4% Visited doctor (checkup) 79.5% Visited dentist 63.8% Cholesterol screening 90.1% Teeth loss 16.6%
Veterans & disability
Veterans Count % Civilian veterans 100 8.4%
Disability % Any disability 24.5% Under 18 0.0% 18–64 years 19.8% 65 and over 45.7%
Health insurance coverage
Type % Private insurance 67.2% Public insurance 58.6% No insurance 1.6% Uninsured under 19 3.1%
Language & origin
Language spoken at home (age 5+)
Language Count % English only 1,369 94.5% Spanish 12 0.9% Other Indo-European 4 0.3% Asian & Pacific Islander 8 0.6% Other languages 0 0.0%
Place of birth & citizenship
Origin Count % Native born (US) 1,448 100.0% Born in same state 1,444 99.7% Born in different state 1,287 88.9% Foreign born 4 0.3% Naturalized citizen 0 0.0% Not a US citizen 0 0.0%
Ancestry
Ancestry Count % Italian 257 17.7% French 148 10.2%
Ancestry Count % Arab 65 4.5% English 37 2.6%
Technology access
Metric % of households Computer access 48.0% Internet access 79.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2025 estimates.
Frequently asked questions about ZIP code 15480
What city is ZIP code 15480 in?
ZIP code 15480 is primarily assigned to Smock, Pennsylvania.
What county is ZIP code 15480 in?
ZIP code 15480 falls within Fayette County, Pennsylvania.
Does ZIP code 15480 have a large retiree population?
60% of households in ZIP code 15480 receive Social Security income, suggesting a significant retiree or disability population.
Does ZIP code 15480 have an older population?
32% of residents in ZIP code 15480 are 65 or older, above the national average of ~17%.
What is the typical home value in ZIP code 15480?
The median home value in ZIP code 15480 is $117,200.
What is the median household income in ZIP code 15480?
The median household income in ZIP code 15480 is $37,063, below the national median of ~$75,000.
What timezone is ZIP code 15480 in?
ZIP code 15480 observes the EST timezone.
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